Recent content by hotandpointy

Hi again, apologies for the delayed response. That silvering is perfectly normal and is a result of carbon deposits from the brushes. All of the ones that I've seen (3) have been much the same, with varying degrees of colouration. Mathew - Not to worry about adding to my threads. To be honest...

Hi Danny. The bearing type for these motors is 6001zz and is readily available on eBay and such for not very much. The rear bearing should be easy enough to remove with the appropriate tooling, however the spindle would need to be removed in order to extract and replace the front bearing. I have...

Hello again. Since my last thread re the 9513, I've done a little more work on the machine as time and funds have allowed. I recently replaced the bearings to eliminate an odd squeaking sound on spin which sounded a little like there was a trapped budgerigar in the drum somewhere xD. I bought...

Flash Picture The flash makes the plastics look black for some reason, but you can at least see a little bit of gleam on the paint :D.

Thanks again guys :). I've just finished buffing the paintwork with cutting compound and Autoglym Super Resin Polish and she looks practically sparkling now! Also my floor has been repaired so I can relocate her under the counter again. I managed to buy a fascia for a 2 button 95130 which I'm...

Thanks for your kind words; it's been a real labour of love :). I do plan to have this machine for a long, long time so I will be filling up a box with various spare parts to keep her running for the foreseeable. I'm on the look out for a replacement fascia as I'm not really happy with the...

Following on from my earlier thread, I acquired a 9513 instead of the 9528 Aquarius model that I had originally planned on buying. I've been gradually restoring the machine as best I can, buying parts as I discover the need for them and/or as funds permit. So far I've completely stripped down...

I actually would've loved to find an 18680 or similar. My parents had one when I was very young; I remember staring into the drum, and all the noises associated with the GEC motor. Sadly it developed a fault (I think it started leaking all over the floor), and after a few years of handwashing...

Hi James, many thanks for the info, I'll definitely make a point of not manhandling the fascia on collection. I think my friend has access to a trolley so hopefully the clumsy handling will be kept to a minimum. The Almond paint is just a preference, as I think it looks much nicer with the brown...

Good morning, new member here with a few questions for the 95 series Hotpoint experts. As per the title of the thread, I am about to acquire a white/brown Aquarius 9528. The machine looks to be in good condition from the photographs, if a little grubby and 'used' looking. It's my intention to...